Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad

This quinoa and edamame salad is a superfood dream! Packed full of flavor and nutrients, you will want to make this time and time again! This salad can be made as a main dish, side dish, potluck, meal prep--it's pretty much a perfect salad!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ cup sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup shelled edamame
• 1 ½ teaspoons liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)
• ½ cup chopped Persian cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, liquid amino, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid and shake dressing until fully blended.

Step 2

Place cooked quinoa, edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix until well combined; save any remaining dressing for another use. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Garnished with slivered almonds to serve.